Category Archives: Nature

TweetI first noticed this upside-down crashing into water while reviewing footage one frame at a time. During their high-speed dives, a fraction of a second before hitting the water, the 15 diving Brown Pelicans in this 10 second clip all … Continue reading →

TweetRecent rains triggered the coho salmon spawning season. The female appears to be the fish on the lower right laying eggs in the gravel which are fertilized by the male behind her. At about 30 inches long, the salmon were … Continue reading →

These Great Horned Owls watch helicopters, planes, and other flying objects at sunset. Sometimes I wonder if they enjoy sunsets for their beauty, or if they are just anticipating the night out. What do you think?

These owls were filmed at Miller Knox Regional Park in Richmond, Ca. overlooking the San Francisco Bay Trail. For a video of “Adolescent Owls Holding Hands Before a Night Out” go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxhB2fBtpqU Continue reading →

TweetThe crabs were lucky! They didn’t get eaten and were probably able to pick up a few scraps of fish for themselves after the kill. Notice the crabs scurrying about in the rocks. By decapitating the fish, the otter ensures … Continue reading →

TweetThe bird’s head seemed to have disappeared! It also reminded me of a bird’s equivalent of having a bad-hair day. I knew that owls can rotate their heads much as 270 degrees, but I didn’t expect to see this image … Continue reading →

TweetThis is Part I of a series of short videos I am making about a Great Horned Owl family that lives in my neighborhood. It documents 2 young Great Horned Owls having a hard time waking up after a hard-day’s … Continue reading →

TweetThese images were recorded three weeks after the Cedar Fire of October, 2003 in Harbison Canyon, one of many locations hit hard by the fire. Currently, the Cedar fire is the largest wildfire in recorded California history. It damaged or … Continue reading →

Tweet This smart Weimaraner knows how to stay warm on a chilly winter day. He just grabs his bed from another room and carries it to the fireplace where he can take a toasty nap! Have you ever seen a … Continue reading →